CHUYÊN ĐỀ LUYỆN THI TOEIC-PART 5,6

TEST 8
101. In the previous week‟s sale, customers ------- a record number of phones and other
electronic goods.
(A) purchasing
(B) purchased
(C) will purchase
(D) to purchase
102. Be sure to fill up the gas in your car ------- driving long distances across rural areas or other
regions where gas stations are scarce.
(A) so
(B) during
(C) before
(D) now
103. The audience was moderately pleased with the performance, but very few of ------- stood up
to clap when the curtain closed.
(A) they
(B) theirs
(C) their
(D) them
104. Although Peter had been ------- for over three months, he still could not find a good
apartment in his price range.
(A) searching
(B) searched
(C) search
(D) searches
105. Because she had not studied advanced algebra or geometry before, Jane found the math
exam extremely -------.
(A) precise
(B) challenging
(C) subtle

(D) powerful
106. Upon hearing that the patron was a friend of her father‟s, the club owner ------- waived the
entrance fee.
(A) happy
(B) happily
(C) happier
(D) happiest


107. The elite university only accepts applicants that meet a long list of -------.
(A) positions
(B) requirements
(C) consultations
(D) inhibitions
108. The head of the sales division wants the report submitted ------- Monday at the latest.
(A) into
(B) within
(C) by
(D) toward
109. Paris, which received over 20 million international ------- last year, is the premier tourist
destination in western Europe.
(A) visitors
(B) visiting
(C) visit
(D) visited
110. The speeding vehicle ------- changed lanes, catching the drivers behind it off guard and
almost causing a crash.
(A) slowly
(B) hardly
(C) suddenly

(D) determinedly
111. After ------- a survey, the Fallow Research Institute discovered that over 60 percent of 18year-olds watched TV at least three hours a day.
(A) conduct
(B) conductor
(C) conducting
(D) conductive
112. The human resources department conducted over 100 interviews and was finally ready to ------ their chosen candidate.
(A) upgrade
(B) resume
(C) identify
(D) count
113. The weather has been improving -------, as the town has seen more sunshine and less rain
over the past several days.
(A) lately
(B) late


(C) later
(D) lateness

114. ------- she does not encounter any unexpected delays, Miranda plans to arrive in Manila on
the first day of November.
(A) In spite of
(B) Provided that
(C) Besides
(D) Meanwhile
115. To assemble the bookshelf, simply follow the ------- printed on the back of the box, or find
them online at www.kerrbooksheleves.com
(A) instruct
(B) instructor

(C) instructing
(D) instructions
116. To ------- the visibility of the company, employees are encouraged to tell their friends about
its new line of shaving cream.
(A) furthermore
(B) further
(C) furthest
(D) furthering
117. In the paper, Dr. Paul Imago‟s research on global economics was ------- to substantiate the
claim that certain nations were becoming wealthier.
(A) delivered
(B) collaborated
(C) cited
(D) predicted
118. Mark could not find the answer to the question ------- he realized he could look it up in his
chemistry textbook.
(A) until
(B) yet
(C) hence
(D) through
119. Branches of Ricardo‟s Burgers are located ------- there is a high demand for fast food that is
also high quality.
(A) whoever
(B) wherever
(C) whenever
(D) whichever


120. ------- on December 2nd, the department store will be holding a sale in which all purses and
accessory bags are 10 percent cheaper.

(A) Started
(B) Starts
(C) Starting
(D) To start
121. Members of the Bancroft Group will be convening a meeting to discuss the future of the
company and ------- it should go public.
(A) whether
(B) mostly
(C) instead
(D) regarding
122.------- declining interest in print newspapers worldwide, the Fox County Herald continues to
operate at a profit.
(A) Nevertheless
(B) Shortly
(C) Since
(D) Despite

123. At the art fair, Mary-Jo exhibited her decorative collection of pottery, plates, and sculptures,
------- drew many visitors.
(A) that
(B) which
(C) those
(D) who
124. Bill‟s GPS indicated that driving down the highway, where there would be less traffic,
would be the ------- way to reach the basketball arena.
(A) less efficient
(B) least efficient
(C) more efficiently
(D) most efficient
125. Though it is technically the ------- of the city, James Park has been claimed as the home of a

group of protestors.
(A) designation
(B) property


(C) segment
(D) association
126. The small turnout at the fairgrounds was at least ------- accounted for by the bad weather
affecting the region for nearly two weeks.
(A) eagerly
(B) mysteriously
(C) deliberately
(D) partly
127. The press was ------- of the new measure, praising it as a step forward for the town and an
excellent way to cut spending.
(A) supportive
(B) demonstrative
(C) surprised
(D) rewarding
128. ------- the new construction project, drivers will have to take a detour around West Avenue
rather than going straight through town.
(A) Unless
(B) Supposing that
(C) Because of
(D) Resulting in
129. -------, the new prime minister will be able to overcome the problems that plagued his
predecessor, but few people think this is possible.
(A) Absolutely
(B) Perpetually
(C) Hopefully

(D) Impressively
130. The awe-inspiring new sculpture has generated a lot of good ------- for its creator, Andrew
Marvel.
(A) publications
(B) publicists
(C) publishers
(D) publicity
131. The new ------- stipulated that employees could work from home as long as they notified
their employer of this plan one day in advance.
(A) contract
(B) contraction
(C) contracting
(D) contracted


132. ------- tradition, the festival will end with a candlelit ceremony, followed by a night of
music and dancing.
(A) In keeping with
(B) So that
(C) Under the condition that
(D) In case of
133.After an unexpected hailstorm, the roof of the house ------- heavy damage, costing several
hundred dollars to repair.
(A) sustain
(B) sustainable
(C) sustained
(D) sustainer

134. To ensure a high voter turnout, the government ------- that all citizens between the ages of
18 and 65 cast their votes on election day.

(A) investigated
(B) mandated
(C) foresaw
(D) programmed

135. Following a series of delays, the airplane ------- and is approaching the gate at this moment.
(A) to arrive
(B) arriving
(C) will arrive
(D) has arrived
136. The track referee ------- the one-mile race by firing a starter pistol up in the air, thus
prompting the participants to begin running.
(A) initiated
(B) founded
(C) produced
(D) realized
137. Sportswear manufacturer KenAthletic will be promoting its new running shoe line ------- the
spring to build its brand awareness in the state.
(A) afterward
(B) inside
(C) throughout
(D) while


138. Next week, the Jacksonville Panthers are playing ------- the Atlanta Swordfish to determine
who advances to the semifinals.
(A) between
(B) against
(C) along
(D) upon

139. Customers at a car dealership should ------- several factors, including price, gas mileage,
and safety prior to deciding which car to purchase.
(A) considers
(B) considered
(C) consideration
(D) consider
140. Tickets to the concert will be sold online, and a ------- number will be available at the front
desk for a small extra fee.
(A) limiting
(B) limitation
(C) limited
(D) limits


Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement.
Do you have a cracked cell phone screen that bothers you every time you look at your phone?
Eliminate that ------- problem by bringing it to Screen Able Repair Service.
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(A) convincing
(B) annoying
(C) involving
(D) elevating
We fix screens on cell phones, handheld video game devices, and music players. Don‟t wait until
a small chip ------- into a large crack that renders your screen unusable. We may be able
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(A) grow
(B) to grow
(C) grew
(D) has grown
to control the damage with screen repair. And even when it‟s too late for repair of the existing

screen, there is no need to worry. We‟ll provide a complete screen -------.
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(A) reservation
(B) destruction
(C) replacement
(D) cleaning
We quote competitive prices and, in most cases, provide one-hour service. Visit our Silver
Stream Mall store today.


Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.
November 18
Dear Mr. Yang,
We are writing to remind you that a few weeks ago you opened a new online checking account at
our branch. However, according to our records, the account still has not been funded, so
unfortunately you have yet ------- advantage of Merfitzo Bank‟s market-leading rates. We
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(A) taken
(B) taking
(C) to take
(D) been taken
recommend that you transfer funds into your personal checking account as soon as possible to
keep your account with us. This process can be done quickly and with little -------. It is as simple
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(A) hassle
(B) advantage
(C) fairness
(D) danger
and easy as logging on to www.merfitzobank.com/onlinebanking and clicking on Transfers. If
you have any questions, please call our Customer Care Center at 555-8231. We are always here

for your ------- Mondays through Fridays, 8 A.M. to 8 P.M., Eastern Standard Time.
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(A) assists
(B) assisted
(C) assisting
(D) assistance
Thank you for banking with us.
Sincerely,
Merfitzo Bank Customer Care


Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.
March 14
Douglas Franklin
Advertising Executive
Franklin Advertising Agency
Dear Mr. Franklin,
I enjoyed talking with you on the phone this morning. You had requested that I put some of the
information we discussed in writing. In this letter, I will include some details you requested for a
quote on your services. Our ------- Game „n Trade chain of stores has four locations, all in the
Atlanta area. We plan to
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(A) successfully
(B) successful
(C) successor
(D) success
open two new branches next year, one in Athens and one in Savannah. Our goals are to increase
our sales in existing stores and also bring in revenues from the new locations. The purpose of
these objectives is to sustain our current ------- level as a company.
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(A) merit
(B) investment
(C) employee
(D) profit
To support these efforts, we would like to continue our newspaper and online advertising for
special sales and events. -------, we will require assistance with creating a professional social
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(A) Otherwise
(B) Thus
(C) Recently
(D) Although
media marketing campaign. I have enclosed a file of budget and expenditure amounts for your
reference. If possible, can you please reply by March 30?
Sincerely,
Carol Anne Findlay
President
Game „n Trade Stores


TEST 9
101. The box office figures for the studio‟s film were limited due to production finishing more ------ than its rivals.
(A) slowly
(B) slowed
(C) slowest
(D) slower
102. Mr. Zhou will be making a formal ------- to the executives about the progress of the
takeover talks.
(A) attendance
(B) opportunity
(C) understanding

(D) announcement
103. Please book as soon as you know your departure date, as the price of flight tickets ------quite quickly.
(A) increases
(B) increasing
(C) increasingly
(D) increase
104. ------- Mr. Herald nor Ms. Birch‟s presentation could match up to that of last year‟s keynote
speaker.
(A) Not only
(B) Except
(C) Neither
(D) Either
105. The primary ------- for this tax year is to diversify the company‟s revenue streams to
maximize income.
(A) transition
(B) persuasion
(C) meaning
(D) objective
106. The surveyors looked at several sites, but ------- of them were unsuitable for the project.
(A) most
(B) which
(C) anything
(D) everyone
107. Now would be an excellent time to send a résumé to Ms. Sanchez, as the organization is
currently ------- more backroom staff.
(A) recruit


(B) recruiting
(C) recruited

(D) recruits
108. The executive has fulfilled his promises to the board by ---------- reducing manufacturing
costs and administrative expenses.
(A) rapid
(B) rapidity
(C) rapidly
(D) rapids
109. This position requires strong ------- of accounting and database software as well as great
skill and experience with spreadsheets.
(A) belief
(B) criticism
(C) acceptance
(D) knowledge
110. Camper Stuff Inc. was new and somewhat unknown in the industry, so it was concerned
about its brand being ------- to consumers.
(A) recognizable
(B) anticipated
(C) probable
(D) official
111. When an order is made, the system passes it on to ------- that package the goods up and ship
them out to the customers.
(A) dispatcher
(B) dispatched
(C) dispatchers
(D) dispatching
112.-------------- new advances in understanding of the human genome is the main priority of
Vita Biomedical Labs.
(A) Developing
(B) Develop
(C) Development

(D) Developer
113. Access to the budgetary information requires ------- from a member of the finance
department or senior management.
(A) authorize
(B) authorized
(C) authorizer
(D) authorization


114. Major national television stations have been in ------- with Mr. Lee to ask for interviews
about his successful career.
(A) accordance
(B) contact
(C) line
(D) common
115. Tickets sold out quickly as hundreds of people ------- up the lecture hall for the former
governor‟s speech.
(A) showed
(B) picked
(C) sped
(D) filled
116. With the evidence obtained, researchers are led ------- that the treatment is effective nine
times out of ten.
(A) concluding
(B) conclusion
(C) to conclude
(D) conclude
117. The amount raised this year has exceeded expectations and, -------, we will now be able to
refurbish the community center as planned.
(A) consequently

(B) conversely
(C) otherwise
(D) unfortunately
118. A focus group was convened ------- the testing phase and found that the product‟s customer
satisfaction was higher than that of rival goods.
(A) lately
(B) during
(C) prior
(D) against
119. Managers of some of the ------- pension funds have recently begun to diversify their
investment portfolios by backing a significant number of technology start-ups.
(A) deepest
(B) most expensive
(C) largest
(D) most affordable
120. Ms. Markovic was encouraged in her performance review to take on greater responsibility
while ------- her current high standard of work.


(A) maintained
(B) will maintain
(C) maintains
(D) maintaining
121. ------- quite similar in size, the double rooms on the top three floors are marginally larger
than those elsewhere in the hotel.
(A) As long as
(B) Despite
(C) Although
(D) When
122. A number of branches ------- in the city over the past year as the restaurant chain continues

its expansion.
(A) have been opened
(B) must be opened
(C) will be opened
(D) opens

123. Mr. Tanaka was typically less up-front when talking to his boss but decided to express his
thoughts rather ------- regarding the project status.
(A) direct
(B) directly
(C) direction
(D) directing

124. Due to a small amount of leftover stock that needs to be out of the warehouse by September,
the company has announced a ------- discount on all items.
(A) temporary
(B) mistaken
(C) competent
(D) decisive
125. Gary has decided to be healthier than he was in his university years by eating more fruits
and vegetables and riding his bike ------.
(A) regularity
(B) regular
(C) regulate
(D) regularly

126. The communications department is ------- promoting its internal social network to strongly
encourage employees to connect with one another.
(A) virtually

(B) passively
(C) enthusiastically
(D) separately
127. Mr. Bailey has made some suggestions to Ms. Lee, and she seemed pleasantly ------- to
making changes and incorporating some innovative ideas.
(A) noteworthy
(B) receptive
(C) exclusive
(D) perceptive
128. With the flight arriving safely, the foreign guests made it through the airport and met the
guides ------- were sent to meet them.
(A) they
(B) few
(C) who
(D) which
129. The managing director‟s decision to extend the application deadline and interview more
candidates ------- a delay in the start date of the new position.
(A) would mean
(B) meaningful
(C) meaning
(D) to mean
130. To take advantage of favorable tax rates in the adjoining county, Globo Tech will soon be
moving its headquarters ------- the city limits.
(A) down
(B) beyond
(C) without
(D) beneath
131. Ms. Torres was honored to discover that the local children‟s hospital in downtown
Baltimore, -------- she had volunteered as a college student, was hiring her.

(A) and
(B) how
(C) like
(D) where
132. There were a number of training sessions held ------- the course of the weekend, during
which supervisors could learn about computer system updates.
(A) at
(B) between
(C) over
(D) under


133. At Mr. Cohen‟s retirement send-off party, several of the invitees gave fond farewell
speeches ----------- his vast achievements during his 20-year tenure as vice president.
(A) recall
(B) recalls
(C) recalled
(D) recalling

134. Dividends paid to shareholders rose by eight percent this year, mostly ------- of strong sales
after the introduction of original and exciting product lines that consumers raved about.
(A) in favor
(B) as a result
(C) in spite
(D) as a part

135. As the flight was canceled on account of a severe snow storm, around half of the passengers
------- their money, while the rest had their bookings rescheduled.
(A) were refunded
(B) refunds

(C) refunding
(D) will refund
136. Because of a lighting malfunction in the original venue, Mr. Shaw had to move the meeting
to another office which had not ------- been reserved by the other departments.
(A) therefore
(B) both
(C) currently
(D) already
137. Hazlett Instruments has long been considered one of the most trustworthy names in the
business thanks to its money-back ------- and excellent service.
(A) concerns
(B) guarantee
(C) oversight
(D) intention
138. When making his appointment, Mr. Jenkins was promised by the dentist‟s office that he will
receive a text message the day before as a ------.
(A) reminder
(B) payment
(C) description
(D) substitute


139. ------- every new item it releases into the marketplace, InTech shows an instinctive
understanding of the future trends in computing and smart technology.
(A) Even so
(B) Though
(C) With
(D) How
140. Two of Minerva Deluxe Department Store‟s top sales associates were strategically stationed
just inside the main entrance to greet clients and cordially offer -------.

(A) assistant
(B) assisted
(C) assist
(D) assistance


Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.
February 3
Dear Mr. Rylands,
My name is Frederic Myers, and I‟m an American History PhD student. I‟m writing to ask
whether you would be willing to grant me access to your --------------. The focus of my research
is
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(A) theater
(B) archives
(C) staff
(D) residences
the lifestyles of lower-class European immigrants who traveled westward to find work, and I
understand you have a ------------142.
(A) substantial
(B) substantiating
(C) substantially
(D) substance
collection of documents pertaining to this group.
My availability is flexible, but I was hoping to stop by sometime in the next week or so. When
would be the most convenient time for me to ------------- your institution?
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(A) inspect
(B) film
(C) join

(D) visit
I‟d appreciate it very much if you could contact me as soon as possible. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Frederic Myers


Questions 144-146 refer to the following e-mail.
To: Employees <>
From: Phil Barnum <>
Date: November 18
Subject: Company Retreat
Dear Staff,
I am writing to inform you that the annual company retreat to the Catskill Mountains has been ----------------. Unfortunately,
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(A) confirmed
(B) shortened
(C) canceled
(D) mandated
the mountains are supposed to receive heavy snowfall throughout the following week, making
travel through them dangerous. Next year, -------------- the weather is better, we will
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(A) instead of
(B) provided that
(C) due to
(D) rather than
make the trip as planned.
In lieu of travel, I propose that we have dinner at my house on the 22nd. Perhaps each person
could bring a dish. My address is 998 Mildred Lane. ------------ you arrive, just ring the doorbell
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(A) So

(B) Before
(C) Around
(D) When
or give me a call. I look forward to seeing all of you there.
Sincerely,
Phil Barnum


Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.
September 30
Dear Rachel,
Congratulations again on your promotion to the regional director position at our Amsterdam
office! Regarding your question on whether I know anyone who could help you with the ------------, I know just the right person.
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(A) recruitment
(B) presentation
(C) interview
(D) relocation
As you know, I had been stationed in Amsterdam --------------148.
(A) myself
(B) I
(C) me
(D) mine
until last year. During my preparation for the move and throughout my entire stay ------------------, an employee of our
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(A) within
(B) at
(C) there
(D) longer
Amsterdam office was very helpful. His name is Xavier Hendrickson, and he has great

knowledge of the immigration procedures, not to mention connections to aid you with finding
the appropriate housing. I have let him know of you situation, so e-mail him at
with any questions.
Best wishes,
Su-Min Pang


Questions 150-152 refer to the following article.
Trent Public Library to Undergo Renovations
The Trent Public Library, built almost 50 years ago this month, is set to undergo -----------renovations this summer. The library‟s
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(A) routine
(B) exterior
(C) unexpected
(D) extensive

entire first floor will be redesigned, with new carpets, chairs, and windows, and the second floor
will receive a new arrangement of bookshelves and new furniture, as well as more outlets for
laptops.
Jason DePina, the head of the library, said that the -------------151.
(A) transfers
(B) feedbacks
(C) changes
(D) payments
were long overdue. “Ultimately, the board and I decided that the library, as it currently stands, is
not the most inviting place to be,” he said. “-------------- patrons deserve the most enjoyable
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(A) Their
(B) Our
(C) His

(D) My
reading experience they can get, which involves making the building roomier, lighter, and more
comfortable.”
While the renovations are taking place, most of the library‟s books will be moved to the city hall,
where a temporary check-out station will be set up.


Test 10-2015
101. Anyone who forgot ---------- scheduled interview appointment time can find it on the
company‟s Web site or call in to the office.
(A) they
(B) their
(C) them
(D) theirs
102. Fisherly Chemicals has found a new way ------- of dangerous by-products so the chemicals
will no longer be dangerous.
(A) disposal
(B) disposing
(C) to dispose
(D) disposable
103. The president wants to take a group picture ------- the company celebration begins, as there
may not be enough time once festivities have ended.
(A) when
(B) since
(C) during
(D) until
104. Ms. Wilson, the meeting organizer, could ------- see that there would be insufficient chairs,
so she asked a maintenance person to bring some more.
(A) clear
(B) clearly

(C) cleared
(D) clearing
105. ------- Mrs. Santos, who has been the receptionist for 20 years, Mr. Bale is the longest
serving member of staff in the company.
(A) Over
(B) Into
(C) Next to
(D) Between
106. One of the greatest ------- for Hamelin Corporation is electricity, so the company is looking
for ways to be more energy-efficient and save money.
(A) expenses
(B) expended
(C) expensive
(D) expensively


107. Due to the amount of sensitive material at TF Industries, security staff must be ------- and
carefully watch everyone who enters the building.
(A) observed
(B) observant
(C) observation
(D) observational
108. The new Transfers operating system may seem ------- to some people because it is based on
the Washtub computer programs, which most people commonly use.
(A) stylish
(B) familiar
(C) unique
(D) complex

109. Newton Courier Service ------- packages on weekdays, but it usually does not distribute

items on weekends unless clients pay an extra fee.
(A) delivers
(B) delivered
(C) was delivered
(D) will be delivered

110. The members of the sales department ------- get together for social events because they are
often travelling out of town.
(A) rarely
(B) regularly
(C) frequently
(D) traditionally
111. Ellie Lewis ------- a children‟s clothing company over a decade ago, but it has only recently
become really successful.
(A) launched
(B) are launching
(C) were launching
(D) having launched
112. Mark Seveille and Alexander Tonev are ------- of the biggest sponsors of the Chancellor Art
Festival, having donated over $10 thousand each.
(A) two
(B) both


(C) either
(D) one
113. There is some ------- in the work schedule for employees, just in case staff members need
time off or have an emergency.
(A) mastery
(B) flexibility

(C) explanation
(D) interruption
114. Visitors to the museum have taken ------- of the brochures in the lobby, so the office staff
have ordered more before they completely run out.
(A) all
(B) few
(C) little
(D) most
115. The guest speaker at the conference expressed his ------- for the audience‟s warm reception
by giving a short speech at the closing dinner.
(A) concern
(B) gratitude
(C) distinction
(D) participation
116. Though social workers have a hard job, many find their positions to be ------- as they get to
help people who are in difficult situations.
(A) telling
(B) favoring
(C) rewarding
(D) convincing
117. Movies at Symphony Theater ------- start at 7 P.M. and 10 P.M., but times may vary
depending on how long the films are.
(A) already
(B) always
(C) typically
(D) eventually
118. The staff of Harmonium have made a ------- to volunteering at North Haverley Hospital for
several hours every month.
(A) comment
(B) competition

(C) commitment
(D) compensation